The Marquis de La Fayette, American Hero
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On our first episode, we get to meet the man himself, La Fayette. His importance, his actions in America during the War of Independence, as well as in France during the Revolution, Napoléon era and after. A truly fascinating figure! Links to the podcasters who inspired and helped me: Seth Healey: Hugos There Podcast &  Take Me to Your Reader Podcast Lori, Amy, Haley & Kevin: Hugo Girl! Podcast Phil Nichols & Colin Kuskie: Science-Fiction 101 Podcast Jeff Palermo: Sci-Fi on Screen Podcast, Jeff Reads YouTube Channel, Jeff Screens YouTube Channel Recommended reads: Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence by John Ferling The Global Seven Years War 1754 - 1763: Britain and France in a Great Power Contest by Daniel A. Baugh Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lafayettepodcast)
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